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Whanganui pipped by champions in Heartland Championship thriller
It was a give-and-take encounter between the heavyweights.

All Blacks star apologises to teammates after missing bus to airport
The player apologised after missing the bus – what Robertson did next revealed.

Lincoln McClutchie preferred to start as Magpies ready for Southland Ranfurly Shield challenge
McClutchie has scored 461 points for the Magpies since his teenaged debut in 2018.

Paul Lewis: Why All Blacks' loose forwards are failing to impress
OPINION: The All Blacks need to rethink their loose forward selection.

Gregor Paul: The All Blacks' attack lacks punch – is Sotutu the answer?
OPINION: Overall star power is missing, notably in the forwards.

‘The machete cut him to the bone’: Inside the rugby tournament from hell
Rugby in Paradise turned violent as players were attacked with machetes after a night out.

Gregor Paul: All Blacks face rare home game embarrassment
OPINION: Empty seats at All Blacks tests signal deeper issues for New Zealand Rugby.

How the All Blacks plan to respond in Pumas rematch
Coach Hansen: 'We need to be far better than where we were' after shock defeat to Pumas.

Coaches lace up as Whanganui Tāne Māori sneak past Horowhenua-Kāpiti
They started with 14 men against a full-strength opposition.

Whanganui tested ahead of Heartland opener
Whanganui face South Canterbury in a blockbuster first match.

Caleb Clarke set for recall amid urgent need for changes
The All Blacks face a pressing challenge after their 38-30 defeat to Argentina.

Springboks dominate Wallabies to kickstart Rugby Championship bid
The world champions earned a bonus point with victory in Brisbane.

Bay of Plenty open NPC campaign with high-scoring win over Waikato
Live updates with the latest NPC action.

Southland beat Otago to begin NPC campaign
Southland got the better of their local rivals in the opening fixture of the competition.

NPC rugby recap: Canterbury outmuscle Northland to kick season off
Live updates with the latest NPC action.

'Things in their favour': Former All Black harbours big hopes for Magpies in NPC
Richard Turner played 86 games for North Harbour, but his heart's still with Hawke's Bay.

First XV rugby: Sacred's Heart-stopping win over St Peter's
Could defending Auckland 1A First XV rugby champions Sacred Heart do it again?

Gregor Paul: How Will Jordan's return complicates Beauden Barrett's role
OPINION: Beauden Barrett's age-defying form challenges the All Blacks' strategy.

Savea to captain All Blacks, Plummer brought in as cover
It comes after Dalton Papali'i re-signs with New Zealand Rugby through to 2027.

'She just wanted to go home to her baby': Father describes daughter's last moments before fatal hit and run
Jason Tuitama told police: 'I know I shouldn't have driven; I've drunk too much.'

Secret bidding war: How the All Blacks ditched Nike for Adidas – twice
The inside story of how a $50 million rugby apparel deal was won.

Hero Hotham: Hamilton Boys' First XV coach heading to Hong Kong
Nigel Hotham will head to Hong Kong for a coaching role.

Finals hopes gone for Hawke's Bay schools in Super 8 rugby
The Super 8 hopes may have gone, but there's still the national championship.

Whanganui rugby: Hawkes Bay a class above in Shield challenge
'It's hard to be super critical, they didn't stop trying.'

Whanganui rugby: Narrow loss for Under-20s
'Another training will do us wonders this week.'

High-profile All Blacks return to squad for Rugby Championship
The All Blacks' first Rugby Championship test is against Argentina on August 10.